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DF06 FRX

2006 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2025
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

223,956 mi
Last recorded223,956 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW 520113,613 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF06 FRX
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2024 223,956 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2020 220,271 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Oct 2020 220,271 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 7 Oct 2020 220,054 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2019 214,495 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Sep 2019 214,490 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2018 202,595 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 195,101 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 178,690 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2016 178,686 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage bumper (6.1.C.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Mar 2015 174,591 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Mar 2014 166,415 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both rear tyres very low

Fail 18 Mar 2014 166,415 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both rear tyres very low

Pass 4 Mar 2013 154,301 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2013 154,301 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 14 Jan 2012 139,616 miles

hand brake travel high

offside rear parking brake weak

Fail 14 Jan 2012 139,616 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

hand brake travel high

offside rear parking brake weak

Pass 17 Jun 2011 114,148 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Aug 2010 105,000 miles

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 Jul 2009 92,791 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front offside tyre worn on outside edge nearly to chords

Fail 16 Jul 2009 92,790 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front offside tyre worn on outside edge nearly to chords

How Reliable is the BMW 520?

Based on 1,661,806 MOT tests across 152,584 vehicles.

78.5%
Pass Rate
7,968
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
152,584
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 47,121
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 22,647
Brake pipe excessively corroded 16,724
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 15,884
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 14,720
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DF06 FRX is a 2006 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

Across all 2006 BMW 520 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.2% with a typical mileage of 113,613 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW 520 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 47,121 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DF06 FRX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 520 typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 20 years old, this BMW 520 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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DF06 FRX is a 2006 BMW 520, first registered on 11 August 2006.

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